“We would like to thank all family and friends for their kind messages of condolence.”

Tributes to the teenager have poured in since his death from the likes of Coventry United, Coundon Court FC - where he played as a youngster - and many others who lives he had touched.

Teresa McGuinness said: “Devastating news. You were an amazing young man Jordan, it was a privilege to know and work with you. You touched the lives of so many of our young people and you will be sadly missed.”

Coundon Court pay tribute to Jordan Shields

Leanne Nelson also paid tribute saying: “RIP Jordan. So so shocked and deeply saddened. I was lucky enough to work with Jordan - a rare talent in his professional career and clearly so talented outside of the office. My thoughts are with his family and friends. We loved everything about him.”

Jordan was one of five men killed on roads around the region in the past week.

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Another popular footballer, ex-Bedworth United player Nick Mowl, was killed during a collision on the M5 on Tuesday, while Connor Elund died at the weekend a few days after being pulled from a burning car on the A5.

On Sunday, a unnamed biker was killed on the A45 near Birmingham Airport and today a lorry driver died after a smash on the M40 involving three lorries.